Patient Engagement

There are four main types of vaccines currently approved, in approval or being considered in the MENA region in its fight against COVID-19. We bring you a summary of just what they are, how they differ, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

NHSX develops national imaging database to identify patterns and variations of COVID-19 in UK patients..

We are witnessing a race in the vaccine rollout. A race towards the light at the end of a tunnel and a race which will likely define the next few years, according to Dr Charles Alessi, chief clinical officer at HIMSS. 

While the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital tools, it’s an important time to reassess them for long-term success.

Accolade intends to strengthen its ability to provide users with second opinions, using 2nd.MD's provider network.

A JAMA Network study found that medical oncology professionals had conflicting opinions regarding the barriers to and benefits of video visits.

The web-based Quick Vaccination tool enables customers to more easily administer the vaccine at multiple locations, and generates a certificate that's viewable in the patient portal.

The prototype, jointly developed by Mvine and iProov and backed by Innovate UK, proves immunity status without disclosing the user’s identity.

The new coalition, which also includes Carin Alliance, Mayo Clinic, Microsoft and Salesforce, is using FHIR standards to enable more secure, interoperable access to digital vaccination records.

In lieu of a federal vaccine management system – at least for now – states have turned to their own technology for allocating and tracking the COVID-19 vaccine.